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Spring Lake Alternative Education

14707 Leonard Rd
Spring Lake, MI 49456
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Top 30%
Serving 15 students in grades 9-12, Spring Lake Alternative Education ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spring Lake Alternative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Spring Lake Alternative Education's student population of 15 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Motto
Big Enough to Challenge, Small Enough to Care

School Rankings

The diversity score of Spring Lake Alternative Education is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
<50%
35%
(20-21)
<50%
48%
(20-21)
<50%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
13%
18%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
≥80%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spring Lake Alternative Education?
The graduation rate of Spring Lake Alternative Education is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Spring Lake Alternative Education?
15 students attend Spring Lake Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Spring Lake Alternative Education students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Lake Alternative Education?
Spring Lake Alternative Education has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spring Lake Alternative Education offer ?
Spring Lake Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Lake Alternative Education part of?
Spring Lake Alternative Education is part of Spring Lake School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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